Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

959,306

2.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

36.1

0.557% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.31%

0.0858% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,757

6.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$195,000

7.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

497,188

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA had a population of 959k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $73,757. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA grew from 940,163 to 959,306, a 2.04% increase and its median household income grew from $69,439 to $73,757, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.36%), White (Hispanic) (5.93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%).

None of the households in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,611 degrees awarded in 2021), Bellevue University (3,533 degrees), and Creighton University (2,878 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was $195,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was 2 cars per household.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA borders Fremont, NE and Lincoln, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is home to a population of 959k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.61% of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA residents were born outside of the country (73k people).

In 2021, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (718k people) in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 56.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
718k ± 773
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
70.6k ± 1.35k
White (Hispanic)
56.9k ± 2.19k

11%

Hispanic Population

105k people

11% of the people in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are hispanic (105k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Nebraska and Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
91,527 ± 10,390 people
India
17,206 ± 4,503 people
Guatemala
14,367 ± 4,114 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska and Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 91,527 Nebraska and Iowa residents, followed by India with 17,206 and Guatemala with 14,367.

Foreign-Born Population

7.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

73k people

7.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

71.5k people

As of 2021, 7.61% of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA residents (73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was 7.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17,612 ± 770
Gulf War (2001-)
16,542 ± 986
Gulf War (1990s)
11,228 ± 827

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA employs 497k people. The largest industries in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are Health Care & Social Assistance (75,604 people), Retail Trade (52,924 people), and Educational Services (45,161 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,137), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,354).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

497k

2021 Value

± 5,036

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 1.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 487k employees to 497k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (59,732 people), Management Occupations (54,092 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (47,201 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska and Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

497k

2021 Value

± 5,036

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 1.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 487k employees to 497k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (75,604 people), Retail Trade (52,924 people), and Educational Services (45,161 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, though some of these residents may live in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,844

Median earning men ± $564

$37,370

Median earning women ± $553

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,798), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,264), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,902).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,520), Wholesale Trade ($50,907), and Public Administration ($48,238).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

9,103
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,948
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
5,838
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$10.3M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$9.01M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$5.47M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa and Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Iowa and Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa and Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $46.6B, followed by Live animals/fish ($32.5B) and Cereal grains ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska and Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa and Nebraska.

$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa and Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Iowa and Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$25.7B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Texas
$17.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa and Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $25.7B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Texas and $17.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa and Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa and Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.5%).

Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts, Chuck Grassley, and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska and Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska and Iowa is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA. Showing the available data for Iowa and Nebraska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.5%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa and Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa and Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska and Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska and Iowa.

Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts, Chuck Grassley, and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Nebraska and Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska and Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska and Iowa

Nebraska and Iowa is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska and Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA awarded 15,693 degrees. The student population of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 25,895 male students and 37,027 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are White (10,592 and 69.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,229 and 8.06%), Black or African American (1,016 and 6.66%), and Unknown (941 and 6.17%).

The largest universities in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,611 and 23%), Bellevue University (3,533 and 22.5%), and Creighton University (2,878 and 18.3%).

The most popular majors in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are General Business Administration & Management (1,322 and 8.42%), Registered Nursing (1,296 and 8.26%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (795 and 5.07%).

The median tuition costs in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA are $14,875 for private four year colleges, and $8,842 and $25,218 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 62,922 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 62,922 students enrolled in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 39,930 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,028 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
632 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
358 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was Registered Nursing with 1,028 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Nebraska at Omaha
3,611 degrees awarded
Bellevue University
3,533 degrees awarded
Creighton University
2,878 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Omaha with 3,611 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,143 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA, which is 0.643 times less than the 9,550 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,592 degrees mean that there were 8.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,229 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,875) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,197) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska and Iowa.

Measure

In 2021, 0.757% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.753% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska and Iowa.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.12M), Some college (934k), and Bachelors Degree (760k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was $195,000 in 2021, which is 0.796 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $181,200 to $195,000, a 7.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is $73,757. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was Dallas County, IA with a value of $93,492, followed by Sarpy County, NE and Warren County, IA, with respective values of $88,408 and $85,189.

Housing

Property

$195,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,643

$246,624

Median Property Taxes

±$2,826

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.2%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.2% of the housing units in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA was Dallas County, IA with a value of $93,492, followed by Sarpy County, NE and Warren County, IA, with respective values of $88,408 and $85,189.

The following map shows all of the counties in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,757

Median Household Income

± $834

373k

Number of Households

± 3,952

In 2021, the median household income of the 373k households in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA grew to $73,757 from the previous year's value of $69,439.

The following chart displays the households in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is from Nebraska and Iowa.

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 and income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska and Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Worked At Home (9%)
Carpooled (8%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9%) and those who carpooled to work (8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% of the workforce in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA (87.6k out of 941k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.3% of the population of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1309 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Iowa see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska and Iowa.

1,309 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,309 patients per year. This represents a 0.0763% decrease from the previous year (1,310 patients).

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1,357 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nebraska and Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.68%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

2.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA declined by 1.44% from 7.8% to 7.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.